Aircraft: Career and Education Opportunities in North Carolina

Aircraft:
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians work to keep our aircraft safe and in the air. Along with Avionics Technicians, they are the work force that keeps the nation's fleet of aircraft flying.

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North Carolina has a population of 9,380,884, which has grown by 16.54% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Tar Heel State," its capital is Raleigh, though its most populous city is Charlotte. In 2008, there were a total of 5,497,808 jobs in North Carolina. The average annual income was $35,249 in 2008, up from $34,865 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in North Carolina was 10.6% in 2009, which has grown by 4.4% since the previous year. Approximately 22.5% of North Carolina residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in North Carolina include beverage product manufacturing, tobacco manufacturing, and pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Mint Hill Country Doctors Museum, the Levine Museum of the New South, and the McGill Rose Garden.

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CAREERS WITHIN Aircraft

Aircraft Mechanics diagnose, adjust, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Aircraft Mechanics need to track and maintain equipment on an ongoing basis. They also need to diagnose and repair equipment and system in the face of problem and faults.

Avionics Technicians install, inspect, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles. Avionics Technicians need to install equipment in line with existing requirements. They also need to diagnose equipment problems and failures.